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Maison Roche de Bellene Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets 2020

Volnay Premier Cru AOC

Nicolas Potel is described in the book The New France as one of the “new-wave micro-négociants producing finely crafted wines that rival those of the best growers”. His Volnay 1er Cru from a year with wines "of a profound intensity" is exceptional.

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Tasting notes

Pretty, silky red fruit with firm underlying grip and lush ripeness

Aroma

Very aromatic with peony and bright red fruits, spice and leaf notes

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Maison Roche de Bellene Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets 2020

More information

  • 13.0% ABV
  • 9.75 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2037

Volnay produces wines that are wonderfully complex and delicate, with a soft fruit scent, all harmony and delight. Especially in the hands of leading grower-négociant Nicolas Potel. Nicolas learned from an early age from his renowned father Gérard, studied, then gained experience in Australia and California. His father's early death meant the family estate had to be sold and Nicolas had to build up from nothing. At his new enterprise Nicolas sources top-quality, old-vine grapes, so his wines are wonderfully intense and expressive. “In the class of the very best that Burgundy can produce,” wrote Jasper Morris MW. With fragrant red fruit and a fine texture, this Volnay shows impressive ripeness, as well as firm tannin. Decant early or cellar.

"Nicolas Potel's wines have a strong following and for good reason. Onwards and upwards for Potel" Neal Martin
Critic
Map showing Volnay Premier Cru AOC
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